Quick answers
- Does Kelsey D. Koester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kelsey D. Koester accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kelsey D. Koester see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 15 Original Medicare patients and 38 services for Kelsey D. Koester. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kelsey D. Koester's NPI number?
- 1619673951. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kelsey D. Koester, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 15 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 38 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kelsey D. Koester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1927 1st Ave N, Suite 200Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 933‑0987
- 2045 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Suite 201Huntsville, AL 35802 (256) 925‑3376
- 22281 US Hwy 72, Suite AAthens, AL 35613 (256) 925‑3376
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kelsey D. Koester as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Total Skin and Beauty Dermatology Center, PC13 clinicians in the group
- Alabama Dermatology and Skin Specialists LLC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Total Skin and Beauty Dermatology Center, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619673951 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians